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id quod maximum, gravissimum estthe main point.Rate it:

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tempus maximum est, utit is high time that...Rate it:

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bring (one's) a-gamerefers to bringing maximum effort, focus and undeniable commitment; an encouragement to do your best with no excuses; giving it your allRate it:

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floor itTo depress the accelerator to the maximum extent.Rate it:

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full speed aheadA command, especially on military vessels, to move forward at maximum speed.Rate it:

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balls to the wall(With) maximum effort or commitment. [since the 1960s]Rate it:

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go for the goldTo attempt to achieve the maximum reward or result in an endeavor.Rate it:

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cash inTo profit from; to use an opportunity to maximum advantage, especially financially.Rate it:

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run toTo reach a particular maximum amount, size, value, etc.Rate it:

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balls to the wallFull throttle; (at) maximum speed. [since the 1960s]Rate it:

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chip shotA shot in which the ball is kicked from underneath with accuracy but with less than maximum force, to launch it high into the air in order either to pass it over the heads of opponents or to score a goal.Rate it:

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a hundred and ten percentThe exertion of more than seems possible, hence 110%, not 100%, the usual maximum amount possible.Rate it:

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nut-cutting timeTime to exert maximum effort, for example, due to an approaching deadline or a looming competitive situation.Rate it:

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full speed aheadMaximum effort without reservations or delay.Rate it:

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all outusing maximum effortRate it:

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bring it weakTo fail to accomplish an accomplishable task or to make an attempt at less than maximum effort; to "half-ass" or "fake the funk".Rate it:

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c'est la goutte d'eau qui fait déborder le vaseLe maximum de ce qui pouvait être supporté a été dépassé.Rate it:

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coffin cornerThis is an aerodynamics term which refers to a narrow and critical altitude range where an aircraft’s stall speed approaches its maximum speed, which can lead to catastrophic instability. This phrase is also used in American football to refer to the section of playing field, near the endzone, between the goal line and the 5 yard line in which punters attempt to pin the opposing team within, by executing a ‘coffin corner’ kick. This manuever is highly difficult and requires immense precision.Rate it:

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flat chatAt maximum capability or speed.Rate it:

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full blastMaximum capacity or effort.Rate it:

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give 110%Make the maximum possible effortRate it:

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give 110%25Make the maximum possible effort.Rate it:

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go largeTo enjoy oneself to the maximum.Rate it:

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go the distanceTo participate in a boxing match for its maximum number of rounds.Rate it:

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max outTo reach a maximum or a point at which no more growth or improvement is possible.Rate it:

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MRWInitialism of maximum ramp weight.Rate it:

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on ne vit qu'une foisPuisque la vie est trop courte, autant en profiter un maximum.Rate it:

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play to the crowdTo appeal to the least sophisticated parts of an audience in order to obtain maximum approval.Rate it:

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play to the galleryTo appeal to the least sophisticated parts of an audience in order to obtain maximum approval.Rate it:

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put the pedal to the metalThe literal meaning is to press the gas pedal to the maximum extent; see our other entry for the figurative meaning this phrase has also come to meanRate it:

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put the pedal to the metalTo exert maximum effort.Rate it:

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to the maxTo the maximum possible degree or extent.Rate it:

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top dollarThe maximum amount of money that an item, service, or worker is worth; a very high price.Rate it:

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up to elevenBeyond the maximum possible threshold.Rate it:

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wide openat full speed; maximum velocity or momentumRate it:

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